Screen Readers and Document Readers
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In this article, we go over the differences between a screen reader and a document reader, and then we give examples and comparisons of different reader applications.
Also known as a PDF Reader, this is a program that reads the content of a document/page out loud and helps sighted users listen to the content. Users often use a mouse to navigate the document and manipulate the controls.
Creating Document and Screen Reader Compatible PDFs
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One thing that seems to help with screen fatigue, as well as just being a good thing to do anyway for accessibility purposes, is to make sure that your PDF readings are document reader compatible.
A document reader takes text from an electronic document, website, etc. and reads it verbally. This is great for blind people as well as people with low vision, and dyslexia. This can also work for people who process spoken information better than written information. As we all suffer from different levels of screen fatigue, this is also becoming an increasingly utilized assistive technology.